BASIL-CASHEW-LIME VERMICELLI BOWLS WITH PORK AND GREEN BEANS
Briefly soaking cashews in hot water softens them enough that you can blend them into a creamy (and gorgeously green-hued) basil-lime sauce for noodles. Top those noodles off with pan-seared pork chops and green beans for an easy summery dinner bowl.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Dinner Cashew Nut Pork Chop Pork Basil Chile Pepper Lime Juice Green Bean Mint Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free Summer Quick & Easy
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place 3/4 cup cashews in a blender and cover with 3/4 cup boiling water. Let soak 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix turmeric, pepper, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. brown sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
- Working one at a time, place pork chop flat on a work surface. First, butterfly the pork chop so that it's thinner, which will reduce cooking time and create more surface area for seasoning. Using a sharp knife and starting from an outside edge, slice three-quarters of the way through the center of chop, as though you're slicing a bagel in half, then open it up like a book. Place butterflied chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or inside a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and pound to 1/4" thin. Repeat with remaining chop. Rub chops with turmeric mixture and let sit 10 minutes.
- Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop the cooking, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Add basil, chiles, lime zest and juice, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar and 3/4 tsp. salt to cashews and cashew soaking water in blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to combine.
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over high until shimmering. Cook cutlets one at a time until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into 1/2"-thick strips.
- While pork rests, cook green beans in same skillet over high heat, stirring often, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Divide noodle mixture among bowls. Arrange pork and green beans over. Top with mint and remaining 1/4 cup cashews. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
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Ali Hanif
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing. The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mustafa Khlifa
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and the pork is always tender and juicy.
YOUR CHANNEL
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The flavors were amazing and the pork was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
tsm_gamer k
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the pork was tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Dj youngboss
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.